Panasonic Projector PT-TW231RU User Manual

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Important  
Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
Image adjust ............................................. 45
Contrast ........................................................................ 45
Brightness  .................................................................... 45
Color  ...........................................................................\
.. 45
Tint  .............................................................................. 45
Color temp.  ................................................................... 45
Red  .............................................................................. 46
Green  ...........................................................................\
 46
Blue   ...........................................................................\
.. 46
Sharpness  .................................................................... 46
Gamma  ......................................................................... 46
Noise reduction  ............................................................ 46
Progressive  .................................................................. 47
Reset  ...........................................................................\
. 47
Store  ...........................................................................\
.. 47
Screen ...................................................... 48
Normal .......................................................................... 48
Full  .............................................................................. 48
Wide(16:9)  .................................................................... 48
Zoom  ...........................................................................\
. 48
True  .............................................................................. 48
Natural wide  ................................................................. 48
Custom  ......................................................................... 48
Custom adj.  .................................................................. 49
Digital zoom + ............................................................... 49
Digital zoom -  ............................................................... 49
Keystone  ...................................................................... 49
Ceiling  .......................................................................... 50
Rear  ............................................................................\
.. 50
Screen aspect   ............................................................. 50
Reset  ...........................................................................\
. 50
Sound ....................................................... 51
Volume ......................................................................... 51
Mute  ...........................................................................\
.. 51
Setting ...................................................... 52
Language ..................................................................... 52
Menu position  ............................................................... 52
Auto setup  .................................................................... 52
Background  .................................................................. 53
Display  .......................................................................... 53
Logo  ...........................................................................\
.. 53
HDMI setup  .................................................................. 54
Terminal  ........................................................................ 54
Power management  ..................................................... 54
Direct on  ....................................................................... 55
Standby mode  .............................................................. 55
P-timer  .......................................................................... 55
Closed caption  .............................................................. 56
Lamp power  .................................................................. 56
Remote control  ............................................................. 56
Security  ........................................................................ 57
Fan  .............................................................................. 57
Fan control ................................................................... 58
Video delay control  ....................................................... 58
Lamp runtime  ............................................................... 58
Filter counter  ................................................................ 58
Warning log  .................................................................. 59
Factory default  .............................................................. 59
Information ............................................... 60
Input Source Information Display   ................................ 60
Maintenance
LAMP and WARNING Indicators  ............61
Managing the indicated problems  ................................ 61
Replacement ............................................ 62
Before replacing the unit .............................................. 62
Maintenance  ................................................................. 62
Replacing the unit  ......................................................... 63
Attaching the Lens Cover  ............................................. 66
Attaching the Cable Holder and Ferrite Core  ............... 66
Troubleshooting  ...................................... 67
Appendix
Technical Information  ............................. 69
Serial terminal .............................................................. 69
Other terminals  ............................................................. 72
List of compatible signals  ............................................. 73
Specifications .......................................... 77
Dimensions ................................................................... 79
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards.........79
Index  ......................................................... 80
Contents 
						

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Important  
Information
Precautions for Use
Cautions when transporting
When transporting the projector, hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impac\
ts.  
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Doing so may damage the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing \
so may damage the adjustable feet.
 
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Cautions when installing
Do not set up the projector outdoors. 
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The projector is designed for indoor use only. 
 
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Do not use under the following conditions. 
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Places where vibration and impacts occur such as in a car or vehicle: Doing so may damage the internal parts 
 
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and result in malfunctions.
Near the exhaust of an air conditioner or near lights (studio lamps, et\
c.) where temperature changes greatly 
 
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(Operating environment 
Æpage 78): Doing so may shorten the life of the lamp or result in deform\
ation of the 
outer case and malfunctions.
Near high-voltage power lines or near motors: Doing so may interfere wit\
h the operation of the projector.
 
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Do not install the projector at elevations of 2700 m (8858 ft) or higher above  
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sea level.
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result i\
n malfunctions.
Do not use the projector installed vertically or tilted right or left ( 
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Using the projector at a vertical angle that exceeds 20° may reduce product life or result in malfunction. 
Be sure to ask a specialized technician when installing the product to a  
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ceiling.
If the product is to be installed hanging from the ceiling, purchase an \
optional Ceiling Mount Attachment  
(Optional accessories 
Æpage 16). 
Please call a specialized technician or contact an Authorized Service Center for installation. 
						

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Important  
Information
Cautions when setting the projectors 
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Do not stack the projectors.
 
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Do not block the ventilation ports   
 
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(intake and exhaust) of the projector.
Avoid heating and cooling air from   
 
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the air conditioning system directly   
blow to the ventilation ports (intake   
and exhaust) of the projector.
You can tilt the projector within ±20   
 
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degrees horizontally.
Do not place the projector in an enclosed space.  
 
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If you need to place the projector in an enclosed space, additional air \
conditioning and ventilation system 
must be equipped. When ventilation is insufficient, remaining heat may trigger the protection circuit of the 
projector.
Security
Take safety measures against following incidents. 
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Personal information being leaked via this product.
 
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Unauthorized operation of this product by a malicious third party.
 
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Interfering or stopping of this product by a malicious third party.
 
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Security instruction ( 
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Make your password as difficult to guess as possible.
 
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Change your password periodically.
 
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Panasonic or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a customer . Do not tell your password 
 
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in case you receive such an inquiry.
The connecting network must be secured by firewall or others.
 
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Set a password and restrict the users who can log in.
 
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Disposal
When disposing of the product, ask your local authority or dealer about \
the correct methods of disposal.
The lamp contains mercury. When disposing of the used lamp unit, ask your nearest local authoriti\
es or dealer
about proper disposal of the unit.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions or your local di\
sposal rule or guidelines.
over 50 cm
(20")
over 20 cm
(7.8")over 50 cm 
(20") over 1 m (40")
+20°
-20° 
						

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Important  
InformationCautions on use
In order to get the picture quality 
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Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light 
 
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from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.
Depending on where the projector is used, heated air from an exhaust por\
t or warm or cold air from an air 
 
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conditioner can cause a shimmering effect on screen. 
Avoid use in locations where exhaust or streams of air from projector, other devices and air conditioners flow 
between the projector and the screen.
The lens of projector is affected by the heat from the luminous source. Because of this, the focusi\
ng may not 
 
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be stable right after the power is turned on. Focusing is stabled after \
projecting image for 30 minutes and 
longer.
Do not touch the surface of the projector lens with your bare hand. 
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If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected 
onto the screen.
LCD Panel 
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The display unit of this projector comprises three LCD panels. Although an LCD panel is a product of high-
precision technology, some of the pixels on the projected image may be missing or constantly\
 lit. Please note that 
this is not a malfunction. 
Displaying a still image for a longer time may result in an after-image \
on the LCD panels. If this happens, display 
the all white screen in the test pattern for an hour or more.
Optical components 
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Operating the projector in an environment with high temperature or heavy\
 exposure to dust or tobacco smoke 
will reduce the service life of the optical components, such as the LCD \
panel and polarizing plate, and may 
necessitate their replacement within less than one year of use. For deta\
ils, consult your dealer.
Lamp 
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The luminous source of the projector is a mercury lamp with high interna\
l pressure.
A high pressure mercury lamp has following characteristics.
The brightness of the lamp will decrease by duration of usage.
 
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The lamp may burst with sound or shorten life by shock or chipping.
 
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The life of the lamp varies greatly depending on individual specificities and usage conditions. In particular , 
 
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continuous use over 6 hours and frequent on/off switching of the power greatly deteriorate the lamp and affect 
the lamp life.
In rare cases, the lamp burst shortly after the projection.
 
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The risk of bursting increases when the lamp is used beyond its replacem\
ent cycle. Make sure to replace the 
 
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lamp unit consistently. (“When to replace the lamp unit” (
Æ page 64))
If the lamp bursts, gas contained inside of the lamp is released in a fo\
rm of smoke.
 
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It is recommended to store replacement lamps for contingency.
 
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It is recommended to have authorized engineer or your dealer replace the\
 lamp unit.
 
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Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany 
						

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Important  
Information
Accessories
Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers in the brackets ( ) show the 
number of accessories.
Remote control unit (x1)
(6451053893) Power cord (x1)
(6103581217) CD-ROM (x2)
(6103589343)
(6103597300)Batteries (AAA/R03 type) 
(x6)
RGB signal cable (x1) 
(6103580425)
Cable holder (x1) 
(6103547107) AC power cord holder 
(x1) (6103592442) 
       (6103592466)Lens cover (x1)
(6103490106)
String (x1)
(6103504711)
Interactive light pen (x1)
(6451056078)Interactive pointer (x1)
(6451056085)Interactive USB cable 
(x1) (6451043719)
Ferrite core (x1) 
(6520032767)
Attention
After unpacking the projector, discard the power cord cap and packaging material properly.
 
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For lost accessories, consult your dealer.
 
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The part numbers of accessories and separately sold components are subje\
ct to change without notice.
 
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Store small parts in an appropriate manner, and keep them away from young children.
 
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Important  
Information
Contents of the supplied  
JCD-ROM No.1
The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follow. 
[
 : Instructions/List (PDF), 
: Software]

Operating Instructions – Projector Operations
Operating Instructions – Network Operations
 
Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software 2.6(Windows)
This software allows you to monitor and control multiple projectors conn\
ected to the LAN.• 
 
Operation Manual Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software 2.6
Logo Transfer Software 2.0(Windows)
This software allows you to create original images, such as company logo\
s to be displayed when projection • 
starts, and transfer them to the projector.

 
Operation Manual Logo Transfer Software 2.0
List of compatible projector models
This is a list of projectors that are compatible with the software marke\
d with the “•  ” symbols above, and their 
restrictions.
Contents of the supplied  
JCD-ROM No.2
Operation Manual - Light Pen II
Light Pen II (Windows / Mac OS)
Optional accessories
Options
Model No.
Ceiling Mount Bracket ET-PKV100H (for high ceilings), ET-PKV100S (for low ceilings)
Projector Mount Base    ET-PKT100B
Replacement Lamp Unit ET-LAT100
Replacement Filter Unit
 ET-RFT100
Interactive Light Pen ET-PEN100
Interactive Pointer ET-PNT100 
						

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Preparation
About Your Projector
Remote control
(1)  ButtonExecute the setting of Auto setup in the setting 
menu. (
Æpage 52)
(2) Input Selection Buttons: ,   
, , , 
, . 
These buttons are used to select the input signal. 
(
Æpage 32)
(3) ▲▼◄► Buttons,  Button Navigate the MENU display.(
Æpage 36)
(4)  Button Select a screen mode. (
Æpage 48 to 50)
(5)  Button Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (
Æpage 36)
(6)  Button Pauses the projected image and sound tentatively. 
(
Æpage 33)
(7)  Button Temporarily turn off the image on the screen. 
(
Æpage 34)
(8)  Buttons
Zoom in and out the images. (
Æpage 34)
(9)  ButtonsAdjusts the volume of the speaker. (
Æpage 34)
(10) <
> Button
Turn the projector on or off. (
Æpage 28)
(11)  Button Correct keystone distortion. (
Æpage 33)
(12)  Button Operate the information function. (
Æpage 33)
(13)  Button Select a lamp mode. (
Æpage 34)
(14)  Button Operate the P-timer function. (
Æpage 34)
(15)  Button Select the image mode. (
Æpage 35)
(16)  Button Mute the sound. (
Æpage 35)
(17) Remote control signal emitter
Attention
Do not drop the remote control.
 
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Avoid contact with liquids.
 
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Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote 
 
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control.
Note
The remote control can be used within a distance of 
 
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about 7 m (22.97 ft) if pointed directly at the remote 
control signal receiver. The remote control can control at 
angles of up to ± 30 ° vertically and ± 30 ° horizontally, 
but the effective control range may be reduced.
If there are any obstacles between the remote control 
 
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and the remote control signal receiver, the remote control 
may not operate correctly.
You can operate the projector by reflecting the remote 
 
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control signal on the screen. The operating range may 
differ due to the loss of light caused by the properties of 
the screen.
When the remote control signal receiver is lit with a 
 
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fluorescent light or other strong light source, the projector 
may become inoperative. Set the projector as far from 
the luminous source as possible.
(1)(10)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(8)
(7)
(9)
(16)
(15)
(14)
(13)
(12)
(11)
(3)
(17) 
						

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Preparation
(1) Control panel(Æpage 19)
(2) Lamp cover (
Æpage 65 )
  The lamp unit is located inside.
(3) Remote control signal receiver 
(4) Interactive Camera
(5) Projection lens
(6) Speaker
(7) Air outlet port
   Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not 
put heat-sensitive objects near this side.
(8) Air intake port / Air filter cover (
Æpage 63)
(9) Side terminals  (
Æpage 20)
(10) Indicators (
Æpage 19) (11) Focus lever
Adjusts the focus.
(12) Security bar
(13) AC IN
(14) Adjustable feet Adjusts the projection angle.
WARNING:
Keep your hands and other objects away from  
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the air exhaust port .
Keep your hand and face away.
 
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Do not insert your finger. 
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Keep heat-sensitive articles away. 
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Heated air from the air exhaust port can cause burns 
or external damage.
Projector body
■ Bottom view
(1)
(5)(3) (4)(6)
(2)
(7)
(8)(9)(10)
(13)
(14)
(11)
(12)
Interactive Function
Note
 
 
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- Light Pen II" in the application CD-ROM.  
						

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Preparation
Control panel 
(1)  button
Turn the projector on/off.
(2) ▲▼◄► (VOL -/+) buttons
      Navigate the MENU screen.
(3)  button Execute the selected item.
(4)  button Displays the MENU screen. (
Æpage 36)
(5)  button Correct the keystone distortion. (
Æpage 33)
(6)  button Selects the input signal. (
Æpage 32)
Indicators
(1)  indicatorIndicate the power status.
(2)  indicator Indicate the abnormal conditions of the projector.
(3)  indicator Lights yellow when the projection lamp reaches its  
end of life.
(1) (2)
(3)
(3)
(2)
(1) (4)
(5)
(6) 
						

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Preparation
Side terminals
(1) LANConnect to a LAN cable for network connection.
(2) HDMI Connect to HDMI input signals.
(3) COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN Connect to COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN 
input signals.
(4) COMPUTER IN 2/
 MONITOR OUT
Connect to COMPUTER IN 2/
 MONITOR OUT 
input signals or outputs the analog RGB signals 
input the projector.
(5) S-VIDEO IN Connect to S-VIDEO input signals.
(6) AUDIO OUT (VARIABLE)
      Output the audio signals input to the projector.
(7) CONTROL PORT Connect to a computer via an RS-232C cable.
(8) Security slotAttach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured 
by Kensington, to protect your projector. 
Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver 
Security System.
(9) VIDEO IN Connect to VIDEO input signals.
(10) AUDIO IN Connect to the audio input signals.
AUDIO IN has right and left (L and R) terminals.
(11) COMPUTER / COMPONENT AUDIO IN
  Connect the audio output (stereo) from a computer  
or video equipment connected to (2), (3) or (4) to 
this jack.
Attention
When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector, 
 
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the network connection must be made indoors.
(3)(4)(2)(1)
(10)(8)
(7)
(9)(11)
(6)(5)